With many apologies..
sadTakara on April 18, 2008
So, I haven't updated. I haven't drawn a new draft.. I really don't see this comic going anywhere anymore. I'm sorry fans, Denise, any friends.. I'm not continuing Friction.
You see, Friction was an escape for me. Cause I was having difficulties with my ex girlfriend, and so I made up Friction to let out my untold stories. But, I don't need this escape anymore. I've lost all passion for this. I just can't continue at all.
I don't regret making Friction. I've left a mark here, even if Drunk duck isn't that big of a community, I've left my mark.
I'm sorry to everyone. I know you wanted to see an ending, and I'm extremely sorry for that. I hope I've touched as many people as I can with my story. Even if it's incomplete.
I'm very sorry, again. If you guys are mad at me, that's okay. I understand, I get mad when people dicontinue their stories. And now I'm one x__x Oi.
I'll miss you guys! If I plan on making a new comic, I'll put it on my profile here. Love you aaaall. -Takara the buttface D:
JeanSeishin at 10:52AM, April 20, 2009
Ah do what you feel like, it's for your own good and we'll accept it, since we love you and your art so *hugs* here take a cookie ^^
kingtidus390 at 10:09AM, May 8, 2008
*cries* I was so in love with Friction...I was in love with your art...I'll probably end up reading your comic SIXTY MORE times before I finally realize its over...I love you Patricia, your work is absolutely amazing...I don't know if I can accept this...but I'll be a loyal fan and read your other comic...*cries* Will you still make character art of Cass and Lexy on Devianart?
RedMaz at 6:54PM, May 2, 2008
Takara, I'm sorry if I offended youi or made you feel guilty. I just thought I should get my opinion out. I just wanted to appologise. I love your work and I hope I havn't discouraged you from continuing your art with my comments. Once again, I appologise.
skyangel at 4:22AM, April 25, 2008
I think most of my readers know by now that it was Friction that inspired me to do my own strip. It was Takaras unique ability to capture the feelings and expressions of her characters at in their most emotional moments that swept me off my feet when I first read this last year. Even though you may be ending it here I like to think that it will remain to inspire others in the future as it did for me, and hopefully as long as you have passion in your heart you will still feel the urge to express your feelings on paper as beautifully as you always have done. Good luck to both of you PS: The name is Patricia, not Buttface! :)
Dark Ranger at 6:57AM, April 24, 2008
I am sad that you are done, but I really appreciate what you gave us. You have certainly have talent. Good luck with whatever your passions drive you to and thanks for what you shared. :)
desperate housedyke at 6:52PM, April 23, 2008
aw! it sucks! i liked this comic and they were almost together... you were pretty close to the end but well , it's your choice . hope you ll have a next comic that you ll finish lol ! take care !
xxNarcissisticxx at 9:39AM, April 23, 2008
Aww, that is sad. But I love that you at least bothered to own up to your decision and leave us with at least one last drawing :) Btw, who is she? Is she a character, someone in your life, what? I love this comic still, it was awesome, hope I can see the next one :D
anonymous at 9:28AM, April 23, 2008
Hi there, I would like to apologize on behalf of my girlfriend, BadKittyBad. Your comic is great and sorry to see it end. Apologies all around.
TerryTerrier at 2:23PM, April 22, 2008
Ahh well...that sucks that it's ended...wondering where I might continue to see more of our work tho...even if it's not friction :P...anyway this drawing..this chick looks like the green haired priestess from Simoune...A LOT. It was a good run while it lasted and I'm glad to have come across friction. best of luck to you kiddo!!
sadTakara at 9:53AM, April 22, 2008
Oi oi oi. If me quitting is gonna piss the whole world off, I might as well just delete Friction. I'd reeeeally appreciate it if you didn't call my girlfriend a child or anything, cause just cause she's short and 5 days younger than me, doesn't make her any less mature. I'm already feeling guilty bout discontinuing, I don't need more guilt. But all those who understand, thank you. I'm still very sorry about all this. But! I have been woking on a comic recently, nothing but drafts.. But ima get it out soon. Possibly on Smackjeeves since it works on my sidekick.. [mmmm, frosted wheats x3] AHEM! So, I hope that we can keep our disappointed on a low here, and try not to bully anymore people. Cause, I'll track aaaall of you down..and steal your cereal! - :D Takara and Tommy! Chyeeeah. *devours frosted wheat x3*
BadKittyBad at 9:08PM, April 21, 2008
Hi there I just want to say that as everyone else here I understand. Sucks, but that's life. I'm glad you ended it now instead of trying to continue it. You can't make a comic with no heart. And TOmmyNymph go have your tantrum somewhere else. Even if you are angry about the comic ending don't take it out on everyone here. I have also read through the comments and I didn't see anyone being mean or "throwing shit". In almost everyone of the posts the words "I understand" were there for even a child like you to read. And lastly, If you can't make your point without swearing then try not to speak. There are other children out there besides yourself.
latsyrkrebu at 3:26PM, April 21, 2008
you're amazing at what you do. i will be checking back from time to time to see if you have made any new comics... thanks for the wonderful read so far! ^_^
T0mmyNymph at 2:32PM, April 21, 2008
well well well ive gone through the comments thus far and i have to say the things a few of u have said really ticked me off u act like she did this intentionally, like she wanted to quit just for the hell of it, no, she lost passion for it. i was slightly disappointed as well but u dont see me throwing shit in her face now do u? u dont have anything nice to say dont say shit at all. the comic was great while it lasted consider it a never to be continued cliffhanger and get the fuck over it noone cares if ur pissed noone cares if im pissed noone fucking cares get over urselves u worthless assholes BUT! what most of u great fans of takara and friction have said was really kind and understanding i hope u read takara's next comic if she decides to post it up seeing as how 1 or 2 ungrateful people commenting might change her mind about it but anyways this was a waste of time and finger exercising. xD i always found people who argued cyberly to be incredibly stupid and im on that list now so yay! xD hope u artists or writers were inspired by takara's artwork and make some more girl on girl comics! god knows we need to smut =D
Deglorath at 12:41PM, April 21, 2008
Hey you left us note Takara, and personally, I love this last picture, thanks for the time you've spent making Friction. I hope your life goes well from here on, even with whatever bumps may be in the road. :) I'll miss Friction alot, no denying that, but I'm happy with what you've given us already. Be well Takara.
Ozien at 6:01AM, April 21, 2008
Oi! If only you finished the story..you could do it in one panel..I would love to see girls declare love to one another, kiss and live happily ever after. Was it really so hard to do? :(
XcentrickSalo at 3:09AM, April 21, 2008
its a total shame you won't continue this story, i was so empathetic with all your characters and loved lex and cass so much, but I totally understand your decision (i've done it with writing) but never the less I hope you will find time do a new comis (about happiness and goodness maybe?:P) either way take care and you've definitely left your mark on drunkduck!
Janara at 11:33PM, April 20, 2008
Too bad, I really would have loved to see where this was going. But I understand your decision very well. If you can't or don't want to put anything into this anymore (and even if it's just the time to work on it) then I probably would have done the same. I hope very much that you will make another comic though! Sadly enough, there are only that many good girl/girl comics here.
Foxy_Kitty_Girl at 1:28PM, April 20, 2008
I agree with RedMaz and dragonrider... It makes me VERY angry and dissapointed that youd just quit like that... But then again , I kind of understand losing interest in somethin and discontinueing it. But just because i understand doesnt mean it redirects my anger... Ive stuck with you this whole time , even when there was no signs of update , just because i loved Friction and now , after seeing there was an update today and getting really excited , my excitment falls flat , because instead of getting a continueum i get a goodbye Friction letter. I cant say i wont read a new comic if you post one on drunkduck , because i love comics. and your really good. sorry i didnt post this long of a comment before but i was too angry for anything sensible to come out... My anger and dissapointment does not cloud the fact that i do hope you good luck though...
RedMaz at 1:06PM, April 20, 2008
This is very heartbreaking, this whole things kind of reminded me of me and my girlfriend the first time we started out, it was something that I loved to read and now it's gone =/ I'm very dissapointed and also angry, I wish you had made a different decision because once you put a comic up in a webcomic site you're not drawing it for yourself anymore, you're drawing it for the people who can relate to the story or who just want to read something good, I'm dissapointed with the story ending and I'm also dissapointed with the writer who let me down. =[ I hope that someday maybe you'll change your mind and continue on with Friction, because honestly I don't want to see a new comic if Friction isn't finished because I won't have faith that you'd finish the other one. Though I'm dissapointed I'll give my thanks for writing this comic, it may not have been written for me but I still thank you for writing it.
thirdshaft at 12:28PM, April 20, 2008
dragonrider said it better than I could. 100% agreement with dragonrider's comment
Foxy_Kitty_Girl at 12:13PM, April 20, 2008
actually im more dissapointed , then mad... no there about the same... but like i said , its your decision.. so , whatever =_=
Foxy_Kitty_Girl at 12:12PM, April 20, 2008
im mad , but its your decision , so whatever.
kirika at 2:15AM, April 20, 2008
i'm really sad, i was following your update each day hoping for a new one. But it is your decision, and i respect it.... i'll be waiting for a new comic even in a hundred years ^^...because i'm a fan of your drawings a bientot ^^ Nad
anne_t_cats at 10:01PM, April 19, 2008
I really hope you make a new comic! Your comic was one of my ecsapes from my life at home when things got bad!
Fly Hue at 8:04PM, April 19, 2008
I really hope you do start a new story. I love your style so much. The way you shape features are just so: